What is a Health Care Proxy?
A health care proxy is a document executed by a competent person (the principal) giving another person (the agent) the authority to make health care decisions for the principal if he or she is unable to communicate such decisions him- or herself. Why have a health...
Estate Law: Frequently Asked Questions
Our clients often come to us with questions regarding estate law as it pertains to them, their children, and their aging parents. If you've asked yourself any of the frequently asked questions listed below regarding estate law, we would love to answer those questions...
Why Should You Consult an Elder Law Attorney on Medicaid Issues?
Many people are reluctant to consult attorneys on legally-related matters due primarily to inexperience in working with attorneys. This is doubly true with respect to issues related to Medicaid coverage of nursing home care for the following reasons: The cost of...
Which is Worse? Distracted Driving or Drunk Driving
Everyone makes mistakes. After all, we are all human. Regardless, aggressive defense is necessary when facing criminal charges. We will protect your rights and advocate for you regardless of the circumstances. DUI to Felony offense, Antanavage Farbiarz provide full...
An Overview of the Divorce Process
Divorce is a difficult time for you and your family. To help you get through this, we've laid out the step-by-step process of filing your divorce, up to the time you are able to achieve an amicable settlement for your family.
Hiring a Lawyer vs. Self-Representation
Going to court is not the easiest of things to do in our lives, and hiring a lawyer can be a painstaking task. You begin to think to yourself, "I can be a lawyer, right? I see it on TV all the time!" Before you make the decision to represent yourself, please take a...
Hamburg School Board OKs Student Laptop Insurance
The Hamburg School Board dedicated funds Monday night to a program that connects every high school student to his or her own laptop. The Hamburg School Board approved a $52,762 contract with Allentown-based Integra Business Center that acts as insurance for accidents...
Estate Transition Planning Critical as Power of Attorney Law Changed
You may not know it, but just like your computer information, your estate needs protection. Often we think about estate planning as a necessity for older individuals with extreme wealth, but that is a typical misconception. Alexa S. Antanavage, an attorney with...
Hamburg Attorney Newest Berks County Judge
Earlier this summer, Hamburg attorney A. Joseph Antanavage thought his immediate future was his retirement at the end of the year. But instead of planning for more time fishing and golfing, Joseph Antanavage will be donning a long black robe and testing out a gavel as...